Central Florida nature can be found in its purest form at this 17,650- acre preserve which borders more than six miles of the St. Johns River and four miles of the Wekiva River and Blackwater Creek.

Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

The Northern Entrance into the Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park is located off of S.R. 44 in Pine Lakes. From S.R. 44, turn south onto Oak Avenue. and west onto Swift Road. Follow Swift Road to the end of the paved road and turn south into the Preserve.

The Southern Entrance into the Preserve is located nine miles west of Sanford on S.R. 46.

Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park 1800 Wekiwa Circle Apopka, Florida 32712 Phone: 407-884-2008 Fax: Contact Park for Number Park Manager: John Fillyaw